Tag Archives: Bishop Milton Wright

Rest in Peace: Milton Wright, November 17, 1828-April 3, 1917

Posted on April 3, 2017 by dawne

One hundred years ago today, Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, died in his sleep at Hawthorn Hill, the family home he shared with his son Orville and daughter Katharine. He was 88. Milton’s passing was described in … Continue reading →






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What Were You Doing on the Day of the First Flight?

Posted on December 17, 2016 by billstolz

Today marks the 113th anniversary of the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The events of that historic day, December 17, 1903, are well recorded, including Orville Wright’s observations in his diary. Orville closed the entry with the mention … Continue reading →






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Who was “Mr. Knabenshue”?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

If you have been following our Twitter or Facebook, where we post (among other things) entries from Bishop Milton Wright’s diaries from 100-years-ago-today, then you have no doubt seen several references to one Mr. Roy Knabenshue lately. For instance: Tuesday, … Continue reading →






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